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Beisel Is Top Qualifier in Backstroke Semifinals

Beisel has another opportunity to medal during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Elizabeth Beisel , giving her another shot at medaling in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Beisel was the top qualifer in the event with a time of 2:06.18 – ahead of US teammate Missy Franklin who is favored to win the final event.

North Kingstown native on Saturday during the 400-meter individual medley. Though 19-year-old Beisel was favored to take home the gold, China's Ye Shiwen charged ahead in the final leg of the event for the first place finish – breaking a world record.

Beisel will compete against Franklin and others in the backstroke finals on Friday at 2:30 p.m.

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